Sand Point Squirrel Spotlight

What an incredible first week it has been with our 1st–5th grade Squirrels! Students have jumped right into building new routines, making new friends, and exploring exciting learning opportunities. The energy and joy on campus have been inspiring!

Today, our community grows even bigger as we welcome our Pre-K and Kindergarten students to Sand Point. We can’t wait to see their curiosity and smiles light up our classrooms.

Thank you for partnering with us to make this such a strong and joyful start to the school year. Here’s to an amazing year of learning, belonging, and growth—together!

• Monday, September 8: First Day of School -- Preschool & Kindergarten
• Monday, September 8: 8 a.m. coffee & connections in the cafeteria for PreK-K families
• Wednesday, September 10: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Thursday, September 11: 5-6 p.m. PTA Ice Cream Social on the playground @ Sand Point
• Wednesday, September 17: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, September 19: Welcome Packet forms due back to teacher or Main Office
• Wednesday, September 24: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 30: Picture Day (individual)

What time does school start and end?

School begins at 7:55 a.m.

• On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, school ends at 2:25 p.m.
• On Wednesdays, school begins at 7:55 a.m. ends at 1:10 p.m.

When and how can I drop my child off for school?

Morning drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m.

• Option 1: You may drive to the front of the school and let your child out of the car, curbside, starting at 7:30 a.m. Be sure to drive carefully around the corner.
• Option 2: You may park in the neighborhood (NE 61st Street is a good option) and walk your child up to the main entrance. Please do not use the staff parking lot for student drop-off or pickup.

Morning Drop-Off Routine:

• Before 7:40 a.m. — Students stay in the cafeteria for breakfast, coloring, or school games.
• 7:40–7:55 a.m.— With staff supervision, students may go to the playground or remain in the cafeteria.
• 7:55 a.m. — Bell rings. Students go to their classrooms.

After-School Pick-Up Routine:

Students have assigned dismissal spots based on their transportation plan.

🚗 Car Pick-Up (Curbside)

• Follow the car line route (see arrows on the map).
• Students will wait on the playground with their class.
• A staff member will radio for your child when your car arrives.
• Please remain in your car, quickly load your child, and avoid parking in the load/unload zone.

• Park on NE 61st Street and walk down the steps to the playground.
• Parking near the school is very limited.

• If you arrive late, your child will be waiting in the office.

Is there aftercare options available at school?

• Afterschool care is provided at Sand Point through our partnership with YMCA. More information about the aftercare program can be found on their website.

What should my student bring to school?

• Clothing that is responsive to the weather.
• Backpack
• Water bottle (lunch if they bring home lunch)
• **Students should not bring toys, dolls, trading cards, stuffed animals, electronics or any other item that can distract them and others from learning. Teachers will communicate if there is a special day, such as “bring your favorite stuffed animal day.”**
• Student cellphones are not welcome at school.

How do I manage my student's lunch account?

• The first step to managing your child’s account is to complete the Child Nutrition form in your welcome packet and return to school. We are required to submit one for each family. Translated School Meal Applications, if you have any questions about the process, you can view the Seattle Public Schools website.
• Sand Point Elementary is a free breakfast and lunch site for the 2025-26 school year.

When are meal and snack times?

• Breakfast starts at 7:40 a.m.
• Snack for K-2 is from 9:30-9:40 a.m.
• Snack for 3-5 is from 9:40-9:50 a.m.
• Lunch for K-2 is from 11:10-11:30 a.m.
• Lunch for 3-5 is from 11:30-11:50 a.m.

For additional information please see our FAQs 2025.26.

In order to chaperone or volunteer for Seattle Public Schools, families must complete the volunteer process and application:

• After the volunteer process and application are approved, you can volunteer for any and all school events this year
• For more details, please see SPS Volunteer Chaperone Guidelines